Comparison of Two Methods for the Measurement of Medial and Lateral Metapodial Bones in Karagouniko Sheep (Ovis aries, L. 1758) and Hellenic Goat (Capra hircus, L. 1758)
Table 3
Mean ± SE of the lengths (cm) of metapodial bones in sheep and goats measured with the caliper and the 2-dimensional method.
Metapodial bones
Caliper
Two-dimensional method
Medial metacarpal sheep
14.61 ± 0.19a
14.55 ± 0.19b
Lateral metacarpal sheep
14.67 ± 0.18a
14.58 ± 0.18b
Medial metatarsal sheep
15.77 ± 0.24a
15.70 ± 0.24b
Lateral metatarsal sheep
15.86 ± 0.24a
15.77 ± 0.24b
Medial metacarpal goats
11.76 ± 0.15a
11.67 ± 0.15b
Lateral metacarpal goats
11.85 ± 0.15a
11.71 ± 0.15b
Medial metatarsal goats
12.62 ± 0.15a
12.47 ± 0.15b
Lateral metatarsal goats
12.70 ± 0.15a
12.57 ± 0.15b
Different superscripts at the same row denote significant difference.